Konnor
A masculine name derived from the Gaelic word 'Conchobhar' meaning "lover of wolves".
Name Census estimates that about 5,765 living Americans carry the first name Konnor. It is a predominantly male name (98.0% of registrations). The average person named Konnor today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Konnor births was 2013 (269 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Konnor. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Konnor with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Although Konnor is used almost entirely for boys, the SSA data does show 119 girls registered with the name since 1880.
- • Konnor is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 17 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
5.8K
~ 1 in 59,454 Americans
Peak year
2013
269 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,001
Tracked since 1988
Census
Konnor in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 4,801 people with the first name Konnor, which placed it at #4,040 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#4,040
National first-name rank
People counted
4.8K
4,801 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
1.6
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
78.7% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Konnor
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Konnor is White at 78.7%. The next largest groups are Black (6.6%) and Two or More Races (6.2%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Konnor described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Konnor at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White78.7% · 3,776
- Black or African American6.6% · 315
- Two or more races6.2% · 298
- Hispanic or Latino5.4% · 257
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.1% · 102
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.1% · 53
Gender
Gender distribution for Konnor
Konnor leans heavily male at 98.0% of total registrations, but 119 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Konnor as a male name
- Ranked #2,001 in 2024
- 77 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2012 (267 births)
Konnor as a female name
- Ranked #14,345 in 2023
- 6 female births in 2023
- Peak: 1995 (11 births)
2020 Census snapshot
In the 2020 Census sex table, Konnor leans strongly male. 4,677 people counted with this name were male (97.4%), compared with 127 female bearers (2.6%).
Popularity
Konnor: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Konnor from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 2,487 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Konnor by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Konnor during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Konnors live
The SSA's state-level files cover 37 states and territories. Texas, California, Ohio recorded the most babies named Konnor, while Nebraska, Wyoming, New Jersey recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 104 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Konnor
The name Konnor is a modern variant of the traditional Irish name Conor, which has its roots in the Gaelic language. The name Conor is derived from the ancient Irish word "con-chuair," meaning "lover of hounds" or "hound-keeper." This name reflects the importance of hunting and dogs in Celtic culture.
In ancient Irish mythology, Conor was a prominent figure. One of the most famous characters bearing this name was Conor mac Nessa, the legendary king of Ulster in the Ulster Cycle of Irish mythology. His reign was marked by the exploits of the legendary Ulster heroes, including Cú Chulainn, one of the most prominent figures in Irish folklore.
The earliest recorded use of the name Conor dates back to the 6th century AD, when it appeared in the Annals of Ulster, a chronicle of medieval Irish history. Over the centuries, the name remained popular among the Irish people, and several notable figures bore the name.
One of the most famous historical figures named Conor was Conor O'Brien, the King of Thomond (a region in modern-day County Clare, Ireland) in the 12th century. He played a significant role in the Norman invasion of Ireland and was known for his military prowess and political skills.
Another notable figure was Conor Cruise O'Brien, an Irish historian, journalist, and politician who lived from 1917 to 2008. He was a prominent intellectual and a passionate advocate for Irish independence.
In more recent times, the name Konnor emerged as a modern variant of the traditional Irish name Conor. This spelling variation gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries.
One of the most notable individuals named Konnor is Konnor McClain, an American actor and singer born in 1998. He is best known for his roles in various television shows and films, including "The Walking Dead" and "The Payne Show."
Another famous Konnor is Konnor MacLeod, a Canadian professional wrestler born in 1987. He has competed in various wrestling promotions, including WWE, where he performed under the ring name Viktor.
While the name Konnor is a modern variant, it carries the rich cultural heritage and historical significance of its Irish roots, reflecting the enduring influence of Celtic traditions and mythology.
People
Konnor + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Konnor as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Konnor: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Konnor?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5,765 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Konnor going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 59,454 US residents.
Is Konnor a common name?
We classify Konnor as "Rare". It ranks above 96.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5,830 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Konnor most popular?
The single biggest year for Konnor was 2013, when 269 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Konnor is about 17 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Konnor in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 4,801 people with the name Konnor, or 1.59 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #4,040 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Konnor in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Konnor?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Konnor leans strongly male. 4,677 people counted with this name were male (97.4%), compared with 127 female bearers (2.6%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Konnor?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Konnor is White at 78.7%. The next largest groups are Black (6.6%) and Two or More Races (6.2%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Konnor most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Konnor in the 2020 Census, accounting for 78.7% (3,776 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Konnor in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Konnor a male name?
Yes, 98.0% of people registered as Konnor in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Konnor still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Konnor in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Konnor can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many people share the name Konnor?
Find out how many people have the name Konnor on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.